Rajasthan Railway Stations Get Rs 56,000 crore Upgrade Push

Railway infrastructure in Rajasthan is receiving a major upgrade, with Rs 56,000 crore being allocated for station redevelopment, passenger amenities, maintenance facilities and other works, including Rs 10,228 crore in the current financial year. 

Under the Amrit Bharat Station programme, 85 stations are being redeveloped at a cost of over Rs 4,200 crore. 

Work at eight stations has been completed and the upgraded



facilities opened to passengers. Jaipur railway station is being redeveloped at an estimated cost of Rs 717 crore.

The works include a second entry gate, an air-conditioned concourse spread over about 10,260 square metres, three new foot overbridges, 30 lifts and 18 escalators. The second entry and finishing works are nearing completion, while column work is progressing at the station, said Yogita Meena, executive engineer and construction head.